OPEN HOUSE IS SUNDAY, JULY 20TH FROM 11 AM - 11:30 AM
RENT TO OWN ONLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR TRADITIONAL RENT
478 Bell St, Akron Stunning Lease-to-Purchase Home with First-Floor Primary Suite
Why Rent When You Can Own?
This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is available as a Lease-to-Purchase the perfect opportunity for buyers working on credit or saving for a future mortgage. Secure your dream home now and build equity while you lease.
Key Features:
Bedrooms:
First-floor primary suite with soaring ceilings, private full bath, and large walk-in closet
Two spacious upstairs bedrooms with ample natural light
Bathrooms:
Two full bathrooms
Upstairs bath fully remodeled with a stylish walk-in shower and modern finishes
First Floor Primary Suite with its own bath
Kitchen & Living Space:
Open-concept main floor with brand-new flooring, cabinets, and countertops
Perfect layout for entertaining and everyday living
Outdoor Features:
Large back deck ideal for relaxing or hosting
Semi-fenced yard offering privacy and space to enjoy
Quiet street with minimal traffic, great for families or quiet living
Location:
Quick access to downtown Akron and nearby highways
Located near a local church and preschool for added community convenience
Purchase Price: $150,000
Rental Price: $1350/month
Security Deposit: $1350
Down Payment: $5000
We require a Minimum NET(take home) income of 3x the monthly rent
Credit of 540 or better with a high % of on-time payments.
No recent evictions
The tenant is responsible for all utilities
No Smoking Pets are allowed with a one time fee and an increase in rent.
All prospective tenants must apply through Zillow Please be aware that applications are processed for approval on the evening of or day after the open house.
In order to process your application all parties must have their portions complete and PDF forms of proof of income attached to each applicant.
Partial and incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Lease-to-Purchase Only Not Available for Traditional Rental"
Sold for $77,000
$77,000
478 Bell St, Akron, OH 44307
3beds
948sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$112,100 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$1,168 Estimated rent
Home value
$112,100
$96,000 - $128,000
$1,168/mo
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Semi-fenced yardModern finishesQuiet streetLarge back deckFirst-floor primary suiteOpen-concept main floorSoaring ceilings
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Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup, Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 948 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent, Walk In Closet
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 6743944
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,295
- Administrative fee: $100
- Pet fee: $50 monthly
- Pet deposit fee: $250
Location
- Region: Akron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $31,160
- Annual tax amount: $788
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Lease term: Rent to Own
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,295$1/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $1,295-4.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $77,000-40.7%$81/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Contingent | $129,900$137/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Price change | $129,900-13.3%$137/sqft |
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| 3/25/2025 | Pending sale | $149,900$158/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$158/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+539.6%$169/sqft |
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| 8/9/2022 | Sold | $25,000+57.2%$26/sqft |
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| 4/14/2022 | Pending sale | $15,900$17/sqft |
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| 3/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $15,900$17/sqft |
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| 6/9/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/13/2020 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 4/5/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2020 | Listed for sale | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $788 +0.1% | $10,910 |
| 2024 | $787 +17.7% | $10,910 |
| 2023 | $669 +27.5% | $10,910 +70% |
| 2022 | $524 -55.4% | $6,416 |
| 2021 | $1,175 | $6,416 |
| 2020 | -- | $6,416 -35.5% |
| 2019 | $1,554 +92.6% | $9,947 0% |
| 2018 | $807 -2.8% | $9,950 |
| 2017 | $831 | $9,950 -1.6% |
| 2016 | $831 | $10,110 |
| 2015 | $831 +0.7% | $10,110 |
| 2014 | $825 -2.1% | $10,110 -4.4% |
| 2013 | $842 +1.6% | $10,580 |
| 2012 | $829 +23.8% | $10,580 +0% |
| 2011 | $669 -10.4% | $10,577 -14.7% |
| 2010 | $747 | $12,398 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,398 |
| 2008 | $809 -5.7% | $12,398 -11.2% |
| 2007 | $857 +1% | $13,962 |
| 2006 | $849 -11.6% | $13,962 |
| 2005 | $961 +298.7% | $13,962 +72.7% |
| 2004 | $241 -45% | $8,086 |
| 2003 | $438 -48.9% | $8,086 -39.3% |
| 2002 | $858 +177.6% | $13,318 +174.3% |
| 2001 | $309 +14.4% | $4,855 |
| 2000 | $270 | $4,855 |
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Neighborhood: Lane-Wooster
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- Ohio
- Summit County
- Akron
- 44307
- Lane-Wooster
- 478 Bell St